New codes of practice to tackle pay inequality and workplace harassment can be used in court

Sinéad Gibney, chief commissioner of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission: 'While not all pay disparity is gender-based, it’s important around International Woman’s Day to spotlight unequal pay for women in particular.' File picture: Leah Farrell/RollingNews.ie

New codes of practice to tackle pay inequality and workplace harassment can be invoked in the courts in labour disputes, according to the country's human rights watchdog.

The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC) will publish the codes on Wednesday. The Code of Practice on Equal Pay provides employers, trade unions and employees with practical guidance on the right to equal pay, how to eliminate pay inequality, and how to resolve pay disputes.